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Procreate Illustration: Zero to Hero
Beginner 15 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A practical Udemy course on Procreate, the popular iPad illustration app, teaching digital drawing and painting from scratch — brushes, layers, character design and finishing artwork. It is beginner-friendly and project-based, a fun route into digital illustration. Procreate is a one-off paid app on iPad.
Skills you'll gain
ProcreateDigital illustrationiPad artDigital paintingCharacter designBrushes
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You have an iPad
You want to learn digital art
You like project-based learning
Consider something else if you…
You do not have an iPad
You already use Procreate
You want vector or traditional art
About this course
This course covers Procreate from basics through professional illustration: navigating the canvas, working with layers and blending modes, customizing brushes, sketching and inking with Apple Pencil, applying color theory in practice, and finishing illustrations for print and digital distribution.
What you'll learn
Navigate Procreate's canvas, layers, and gesture controls efficiently
Work with brushes, blending modes, and layer masks for professional results
Apply color theory principles in Procreate's color system
Complete the full illustration workflow from sketch to finished piece
Export artwork in appropriate formats for print, screen, and social media
This course includes
15h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
A paid Udemy course, usually on sale for around $12 to $20. Procreate itself is a separate one-off purchase on the iPad App Store. Lifetime access and a refund window.
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Is the certificate recognised?
Udemy completion certificate — not accredited; your artwork is your portfolio.
Instructor
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Rich Armstrong
Udemy instructor
140K+ learners5 courses4.7 instructor rating
Taught by professional digital illustrators on Udemy who use Procreate as their primary production tool for commercial and editorial illustration.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Procreate runs on iPad, so you need one (and an Apple Pencil is recommended) to follow along.
No. Procreate is a one-off paid app on the iPad App Store, separate from the Udemy course.
Yes. It teaches digital illustration from scratch through real projects.
Yes as a fun, project-based route into digital illustration, if you have an iPad.
About 15 hours — a few weeks part-time.